The Speed of Trust
The One Thing That Changes Everything
£13.90
- Accelerated project completion and goal achievement in both personal and professional spheres.
- Higher productivity and performance in teams and organizations due to increased collaboration and innovation.
- Stronger, more authentic relationships with colleagues, clients, and personal connections.
- Greater success in negotiations and conflict resolution, leading to mutually beneficial outcomes.
Covey convincingly validates our experience at Dell -- that trust has a bottom-line impact on results and that when trust goes up, speed goes up while costs come down. This principle applies not only in our professional relationships with customers, business partners, and team members but also in our personal relationships, which makes this insightful book all the more valuable."
— Kevin Rollins, President and CEO, Dell Inc.
“The Speed of Trust” is a transformative work that redefines trust as a crucial factor in personal and organizational success. Stephen M. R. Covey presents a compelling case for trust as the one thing that changes everything in our lives and businesses.
In this book, readers will learn:
• How to view trust as a learnable and measurable skill that can be developed and leveraged.
• The profound impact of trust on every dimension of life, from personal relationships to business dealings.
• Practical strategies for building trust and repairing it when damaged.
• How to extend trust wisely to create a high-trust culture in organizations.
• The economic value of trust and how it affects the bottom line.
Covey’s work is grounded in extensive research and real-world examples, providing a clear roadmap for implementing trust-building practices. The book’s insights are applicable across various contexts, from improving family dynamics to enhancing workplace productivity.
“The Speed of Trust” is an essential read for those who recognize the pivotal role of trust in today’s fast-paced, interconnected world. It offers a fresh perspective on an age-old virtue and provides readers with the tools to transform their lives and organizations through the power of trust.
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The book: "The Speed of Trust" Is perfect for:
• Business leaders and managers seeking to create high-performance teams and organizations
• Individuals looking to improve their personal and professional relationships
• Entrepreneurs aiming to build trust with customers and stakeholders
• HR professionals focused on developing trust-based cultures
• Anyone interested in personal development and achieving greater success through trust-building skills
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Meet the author
Author biography
Stephen M. R. Covey is a renowned author, speaker, and business leader. As the former CEO of Covey Leadership Center, he led the company to become the largest leadership development organization in the world. Covey is best known for his New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling book “The Speed of Trust,” which has sold over two million copies. He co-founded CoveyLink, a consulting firm focused on enabling leaders to leverage trust for superior performance. Covey holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and has taught trust and leadership in 55 countries. He is the son of Stephen R. Covey, author of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” Currently, Covey serves as the global practice leader for FranklinCovey’s Global Speed of Trust Practice. His latest book, “Trust & Inspire,” offers a new leadership paradigm for the modern workplace. Stephen resides with his family and continues to inspire leaders worldwide through his writing and speaking engagements.
Book testimonials
“This much-needed book provides many practical examples of how greater trust produces better results, at less cost, sooner — at work and in life. It’s invaluable.”
— Spencer Johnson, M.D., author of Who Moved My Cheese? and coauthor of The One Minute Manager
“Covey’s book underscores the single most important factor — the substrate — that will determine the success (or failure) of any organization in the 21st century: TRUST. This is a powerful read: brave, imaginative, amazingly prescient, and backed up by empirical and analytical heft. A must-read for anyone in a position of responsibility, from a support group to a global corporation.”
— Warren Bennis, Distinguished Professor of Business Administration, USC, and author of On Becoming a Leader
“Want to be an irresistible positive force? Combine personal responsibility with compassion and respect for others. Want to know how to do this perfectly? Read The Speed of Trust.”
— Dr. Laura Schlessinger, internationally syndicated radio host and author of The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage
“Covey brilliantly focuses on that overlooked bedrock of democratic capitalism — trust. Like the air we breathe, we too often take this critical intangible for granted. As Covey makes clear, we do so at our ultimate competitive peril.”
— Steve Forbes , President and CEO, Forbes
“This book can change lives. Covey helps us understand how to nurture and inspire immediate trust in every encounter, which is the foundation for true and lasting success in life. A very interesting and enlightening read.”
— Larry King
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